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Old 06-19-2012, 01:50 PM   #26
catharsis
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Originally Posted by garsh0p View Post
Another question: How do you properly slow down to make a turn? Let's say I'm getting to a left turn light at ~50mph or so while I'm in 5th gear. I want to make the turn in 3rd gear? How can i accomplish this smoothly? It is bad to let out the clutch slowly while I'm braking and shifting from 5th to 3rd?
You want to rev match, the absolute smoothest way is to heel toe. But if you're a noob and don't want to learn that (many people refuse) you brake, then rev match (blipping the throttle) and downshift.
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